Top Rankings
Accomack County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,726 students in Accomack County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Accomack County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
4,726 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Accomack County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
59%
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,179 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
19%
# Black Students
1,703 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
36%
22%
# White Students
1,714 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
36%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
144
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
311
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
330
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
345
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
318
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
322
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
335
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
378
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
361
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
363
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
468
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
398
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
326
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
327
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,689 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,396
$15,473
Spending / Student
$12,689
$15,228
Best Accomack County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nandua High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Chincoteague High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Grades: 6-12
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Arcadia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
Chincoteague Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Dr
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #55.
Nandua Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20330 Warrior Dr.
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
Tangier Combined
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #77.
Pungoteague Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28480 Bobtown Rd
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #88.
Arcadia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29485 Horsey Rd.
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #99.
Accawmacke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26230 Drummondtown Rd
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1010.
Kegotank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Lankford Highway
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1111.
Metompkin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24501 Parksley Rd
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
Badger Vocational Education Center - North
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Badger Vocational Education Center - South
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4522
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4522
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Accomack County School District?
Accomack County School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,726 students.
What is the rank of Accomack County School District?
Accomack County School District is ranked #98 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Accomack County School District?
36% of Accomack County School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Accomack County School District?
Accomack County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Accomack County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,689 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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